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Do crocodiles attack humans?

You must have seen in the movies a crocodile lurking in the water and local residents fleeing from it. Are crocodiles really that dangerous to people passing by?

Whatever you say, it's true: crocodiles kill more people than all other animals, with the possible exception of the cobra. Some species, such as the African saltwater crocodile, actually feed on humans. Local residents, like many animals living in those places, are afraid of these reptiles. Some bloodthirsty individuals attack not only a person passing by them, but can run after him on the ground, grab their prey and return with it to the water.

Alligators and crocodiles are direct descendants of ancient dinosaurs - huge lizards, 24 meters long, that inhabited the Earth many centuries ago.

Nowadays, alligators and crocodiles are the largest of modern reptiles, some individuals reach a length of 7 meters. They belong to the same family and are very similar to each other. But there is a difference: the alligator has a wide, flat head - instead of the narrow and pointed, characteristic of the crocodile. Alligators are usually heavier and less active than crocodiles.

They spend most of their time in the water with their nostrils, eyes, and part of their back exposed. Reptile babies hatch from white oval eggs. The female lays 20 to 90 eggs in a nest of leaves, which is located on the ground. Here the sun bakes them.

The mother waits nearby to help her offspring out. Most reptiles cannot make a single sound, but crocodiles and alligators are capable of producing a low, drawn-out roar.

Alligators live only in warm parts of America and China, while crocodiles live in Africa, Asia, Australia and America. About 100 years ago, alligator skin was discovered to make excellent handbags, wallets, belts, and shoes. As a result, the alligator is now a rare animal.

Author: Likum A.

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